During his career, Menke hit 101 home runs and compiled a batting average of .250. In 1964, Menke hit 20 home runs, his single season best. In 1970, as a Houston Astro, he compiled a .304 batting average, the only time he hit over .300 as a major leaguer. In 1969, Menke and Houston outfielder Jim Wynn hit grand slam home runs in the same inning.

Menke was a versatile player in the field. He played first, second, third base, shortstop, and 5 games as an outfielder. Menke complied a career fielding percentage of 969. He played his last major league game July 10, 1974 with the Houston Astros.

Coaching career

Menke started his coaching career as a manager in 1977 with a Midwest League team in Burlington,Iowa(Burlington Bees/Milwaukee Brewers) winning the League Championship in a three game play-off against the Waterloo Indians at Waterloo, IA. The following year he managed a Florida State League team the Dunedin Blue Jays, with 59 wins and 89 losses. The next year...Read More